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Hailed as the sailfish capital of the world, Stuart, Florida, attracts visitors looking to enjoy the ample deep-sea fishing the area provides. The small town on the Treasure Coast also offers miles of beachfront, perfect for collecting seashells. History buffs enjoy the Elliott Museum, which is full of information on Stuart's rich history, and the House of Refuge, the last shipwreck life-saving station in the U.S.

Monterey Inn and Marina

Featuring 18 waterfront rooms on the St. Lucie River in Stuart, the Monterey Inn offers guests easy access to shopping and dining. The marina features 12 large boat slips for visitors' use. Rooms at the inn provide views of the Okeechobee Waterway and free wireless Internet access. King-size and double beds are available; upgraded rooms include kitchenettes and private balconies. Daily continental breakfast comes with all rooms. The Monterey Inn provides access to many aquatic activities including deep-sea fishing or visits to Lake Okeechobee. Hotel guests are within walking distance of several restaurants and a short car trip from the beach. Visitors can relax on the hotel property, which is landscaped with indigenous flowering plants and trees.

Pirate's Cove Resort and Marina

A boutique hotel on Stuart's Manatee Pocket, the Pirate's Cove offers guests comfortable accommodations and amenities in a peaceful waterfront setting. Rooms at the resort are tropically decorated and overlook the water. The property is home to a full-service marina and a restaurant. Guests of the hotel enjoy free daily continental breakfast and access to the hotel's private swimming pool. The Pirate's Cove Marina includes 50 wet slips as well as dry storage for smaller boats. Boaters can use the marina's fueling station, boat washing racks, fish-cleaning area and laundry facilities. An on-site bait and tackle shop provides anglers with all the gear they need. Two fishing charter companies operate out of the marina, making it simple for guests to sign up for deep-sea trips. Hotel guests can dine at the Pirate's Loft Restaurant, which serves three meals a day and specializes in steaks, seafood and pasta.

Inn Shepard's Park

Visitors to Stuart can stay in the town's historic downtown at Inn Shepard's Park, a small hotel within walking distance of ample shopping and dining establishments. Rooms at the inn are comfortable and elegantly decorated with amenities including cable television and air conditioning. All rooms have queen-size beds and private bathrooms. The inn grounds include a whirlpool spa and a large porch with views of the Shepard's Park and Frazier Creek beaches. Guests of the Inn Shepard's Park enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast of homemade pastries, coffee and juice on the property's wraparound porch. Opportunities for relaxation abound, with hammocks and wicker furniture available for guests in the hotel's backyard garden. With two beaches within walking distance, the hotel makes a great location for waterfront exploring. The inn provides guests with kayaks, bicycles and beach gear to use at no extra charge.

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